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What Sets Corrosion Apart from Sulfation? 🛠️🔍

While both corrosion and sulfation result in discharge that looks somewhat similar, there are distinct disparities between the two processes.

Corrosion transpires when the battery 🔋 acid reacts with the metal terminals, displaying colours such as brown, white, or blue/green.

Sulfation, on the other hand, ensues when lead sulfate crystals accumulate on the battery terminal due to inadequate maintenance. This manifestation is generally in shades of grey. 🪫

Differentiating between these chemical reactions is crucial because corrosion can be easily addressed through routine maintenance. Conversely, sulfation typically signals more severe damage to the battery, necessitating replacement when the battery reaches this stage. 🔧

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